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The evolution of dairy production and the industry’s future will be the focus of many presentations on the agenda of the 2021 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting.
The national average price for replacement Holstein dairy heifers continues to hover at about $1,100 per head, well below the cost of production.
Raising healthy, well-grown replacement heifers that turn into profitable, reliable cows does not have to be complicated, but it does have to be consistent.
Held in Las Vegas Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, the 18th Annual MILK Business Conference has a great line-up of speakers and sessions to help dairy producers capitalize on and further develop their strengths to work for them.
Growing the ideal heifer is an ever-changing goal. A research team from Penn State University and the University of Florida recently explored the impact of bodyweight at first calving on milk yield and herd longevity.
Dairy demand continues to be a bright spot for the dairy industry right now. That’s despite higher input costs, inflation and the battle to find enough workers.
September 1, a tornado that spun out from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, ripped across Wellacrest Farms in New Jersey, demolishing their farm. A month later, the Eachus family continues to rebuild and persevere.
A team of Brazilian researchers studied the thermoregulation capacity of calves fed various levels of colostrum, then determined which of the animals were best able to keep themselves warm.
DMI announced that Tom Gallagher will retire from his three-decade tenure as chief executive officer. A delivered mission of increased sales and trust is the legacy that the longtime CEO says he hopes he leaves behind.
Twenty-five percent of cows get mastitis every year, regardless of how well they’re managed.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, along with Democratic lawmakers, announced on Tuesday five bills totaling more than $25 million in investments in the state’s agriculture industry.
Musicians bring an artistic flair to the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo.
Education continues to be a central focus at World Dairy Expo.
The Klipp family shares their journey of going all in with calf technology.
Now that corn silage harvest is finally complete, it’s time to accomplish one of the ‘crappier’ jobs on the farm: spreading manure.
This year, the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest will be getting a little bit of extra attention celebrating its 100th year of competition.
Trade Show exhibitors explain why participating in Expo every October is instrumental to business success.
As dairy producers face higher costs, export demand is the bright spot. Mike North and Ben Laine will explore the direction of the milk markets during a live taping of U.S. Farm Report from Wold Dairy Expo on Thursday.
These sixteen individuals will stand in the center of the Showring placing nearly 2,300 cattle throughout the five-day show.
When the goal is showcasing the planet’s finest dairy animals, a Showring designed to be just good enough simply won’t cut it.
High producing dairy cows are in heat for a shorter period of time, thus increasing the challenges in the timely insemination of cows visually detected in heat.
Beginning in 2022, World Dairy Expo® will be held Sunday through Friday. This schedule change is made to improve efficiencies for all stakeholders, from exhibitors to attendees to event partners.
Pooling resources in a single string spells fun for one group.
Labor, packaging, and ingredient shortages along with rising commodity prices continue to send food prices higher.
The onset of fall marks the return of nuisance birds to dairy farms and feedlots in cooler climates.
Anticipated tight supply and higher prices for vitamin E may require dairy managers and their nutritionists to dial back vitamin E inclusion rates in rations, or seek alternative options.
Round-the-clock TMR availability may not be necessary to keep lactating cows on an even plane of digestion.
Ask these questions to see if BMR is a good fit for your farm.
There are plenty of alternatives and imitators lined up next to real ice cream in your grocer’s freezer. But there’s a new one that can claim to be 100% “dairy.”